Plenty of good neighbors here

Last year, the community responded to the challenge of feeding the hungry by donating 10,000 pounds of nonperishable food and $12,000 in cash.

This year -- its fifth -- Neighbors in Need asks for your help again.

This effort to support the critical work of the Food Bank of Northern Indiana is a partnership between The Tribune, WSBT and Martin's Super Markets. The food drive collects and distributes food among charities in St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, LaPorte, Kosciusko and Starke counties.

Building on the success in 2012, this year's goal is to gather 10,000 pounds of food and $20,000.

You can be part of this initiative by donating food or money. Simply drive up with your donations from 6 a.m to 7 p.m. on Monday at the WSBT Stations, 1301 E. Douglas Road, Mishawaka.

You can also drop off nonperishable food items in the orange barrels located in front of Martin's stores. The barrels are in stores all year long.

The need is great, but the generosity of the Michiana community is even greater.